17211-ZL8-023 Air Filter with 17231-Z0L-050 Cleaner Cover for Honda GCV160 GC135 GC160 GC190A GC190LA GCV135 GCV160A Engine HRB216 HRR216 HRS216 HRT216 HRZ216 Lawn Mower

What It Is

This is an OEM Honda air filter (17211-ZL8-023) paired with the matching cleaner cover (17231-Z0L-050). It filters incoming air on Honda GCV, GC, and GX-series engines, preventing dirt from entering the carburetor. Designed for walk-behind mowers like HRB216, HRR216, HRS216, HRT216, and HRZ216.

Fitment & Compatibility

• Engine compatibility: Honda GCV160, GC135, GC160, GC190A, GC190LA, GCV135, GCV160A, plus GX120/160/200.
• Mower models: HRB216, HRR216, HRS216, HRT216, HRZ216 (any deck size using these engines).
• Check before buying:
  • Remove your old air filter cover and compare shape/screw hole spacing. The cover must align with the mounting boss on the carburetor.
  • Verify your engine’s model number (stamped on a metal plate near the spark plug or under the fuel tank).
  • This is genuine Honda—no fitment issues if your engine matches. Aftermarket copies often have thinner foam or looser seals.
• Not compatible: Engines using a different filter housing (e.g., GXV series or older GCV models with a rectangular filter).

Key Things to Know

• Quality: Genuine Honda foam filter with correct density and oil-impregnated design. Aftermarket versions may clog faster or let in dust.
• Installation difficulty: Easy (5 minutes). Remove the cover screw, swap the old filter, and reinstall. No tools beyond a screwdriver.
• Common gotcha: The cover gasket (included) must seat properly—overtightening the screw can crack the plastic cover. Hand-tighten only.
• Maintenance: Clean the foam filter every 25 hours (or seasonally) with warm soapy water, dry, then re-oil with foam filter oil. Replace annually or if torn.

Should You Buy It

If you own a Honda GCV or GC engine mower, this is the correct OEM replacement. At $8.99, it’s cheap insurance against carburetor damage from dirty air. Buy it if you want a perfect fit and reliable filtration—skip cheap aftermarket filters that may compromise engine life.